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Yankton County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony (1)

The Yankton County Drug & DUI Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.

Commission to Hire Chief Defender to Lead New Office of Indigent Legal Services

South Dakota is developing a new statewide office to improve how legal representation is provided to those who cannot afford an attorney and have a right to counsel under state or federal law.

Beadle, Brookings County Drug & DUI Courts to Hold Alumni Days

The Beadle County Drug & DUI Court and Brookings County Drug & DUI Court teams invite the public to attend alumni day recovery celebrations for their program participants.

Brown County Drug & DUI Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony on May 23, 2024

The Brown County Drug & DUI Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program.

Codington County Treatment Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony

The Codington County Treatment Court team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of a participant completing the program.

Commission on Indigent Legal Services to Hold First Meeting

The South Dakota Commission on Indigent Legal Services will hold its first meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Minnehaha County Courthouse in Sioux Falls.

Pennington County Treatment Courts to Hold Three Graduation Ceremonies in May

Pennington County’s treatment court teams invite the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs. As part of National Treatment Court Month, three Pennington County treatment courts will hold graduation ceremonies in May.

Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court to Hold Graduation Ceremony

The Fourth Circuit DUI Court and Northern Hills Drug Court teams invite the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the programs. A graduation ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2 p.m. MDT at the Sturgis Community Center Theater, 1401 Lazelle St., Sturgis.

Sixth Circuit Treatment Court to Hold Graduation at State Capitol

The Sixth Circuit Treatment Court Team invites the public to join them in recognizing the remarkable accomplishments of participants completing the program. A commencement ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. CDT in the State Capitol Rotunda, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre.

South Dakota Treatment Courts to Hold Special Events in May

Treatment courts across South Dakota will hold special events in May to celebrate National Treatment Court Month.